Posts Tagged ‘schools’
Modern build in a traditional style is certain to impress
An impressive detached home located in a private position with formal gardens and mixed woodland is now available. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Dunbeg House is a fantastic detached home built in a traditional style and set in beautiful surroundings on the edge of Inverness. Built in 2001, its proportions, design and location will…
Read MoreFormer farmhouse offers attached outbuildings and spacious grounds
Oakfield Farmhouse presents a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a traditional former farmhouse with outbuildings in a town setting. Brought to the market by Hastings Legal, the property lies off the Ednam Road within the Kelso town boundary and is conveniently located within walking distance of both primary and secondary schools, including the newly…
Read MoreCreative talents will descend on Scotland’s capital
The Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire 2018 and calling for participants to take part in their 2018 event. This is a day-long celebration organised by the Edinburgh International Science Festival and will take place on the last day of the Festival at Summerhall. The event gathers together fascinating, curious people who enjoy making things and who…
Read MoreTheatres throw their doors open with relaxed performances for all
The Festival City Theatres Trust once again expands its programme of relaxed performances for all. The trust runs both the Festival and King’s Theatres in Edinburgh are two of Scotland’s best-loved and most prestigious theatres. They are delighted to present its fullest ever programme of performances that embrace a relaxed approach that makes the performances…
Read MoreChildren given inspiration as they remember the sacrifices of World War I
Edinburgh Castle in partnership with WW100 hosted an event that aimed to inspire and inform children prior to the charity’s 2017/2018 arts, poetry and song competition. Never Such Innocence was held on 7 December, with many Scottish schools and children’s groups in attendance, hosted by Major-General Riddell-Webster, the event discussed the roles of the Scottish Women’s Hospitals efforts…
Read MoreA stunning family home in walk-in condition
An outstanding family home has been brought to the market in Aberdeen. Galbraith present this detached family home on Cairnlee Road East with three public rooms, five good bedrooms and two bathrooms. Located in the much sought after village of Cults, this is an exceptionally spacious and immaculate detached dwelling house. It sits within a…
Read MoreScottish Borders Heritage Festival was a massive success
The biggest Scottish Borders Heritage Festival to date attracted almost 33,000 visitors during September, and brought an estimated £1.45million into the area. The number of visitors was up from 20,517 in 2016 and 4,490 in 2015. Celebrating heritage sites through light, music, storytelling, re-enactment, theatre and performance, the month long 2017 festival saw more than…
Read MoreA rural gem that’s still close to the big cities
Kirkfield Lodge is an attractive small holding in a rural location within commuting distance of Glasgow and Edinburgh. This is a four-bedroom property, with dining kitchen, two bathrooms, two public rooms, sun room and large study. There are two entrances but the property is commonly accessed through an adjoining porch which leads from the tarmac parking…
Read MoreVoting opens to decide the nation’s #ScotWord
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has launched a nationwide vote to ask Scotland to choose its #ScotWord from a selection which have been made by the young people of Scotland. Young people have been the driving force behind #ScotWord from the outset of the campaign and in this exciting final phase now lead in widening the discussion around…
Read MoreThe race is on to find the Twelve Days of Christmas totem poles
Twelve unique and striking totem pole sculptures have been placed across Aberdeen city centre – and the hunt is on to find them. Created by local chainsaw carver, Gary Shand, the carvings depict the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. First launched Christmas 2016, the trail is a popular challenge for all ages. Aberdeen…
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